Making an Ice Barrel
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- Опубликовано: 15 янв 2022
- So its time to think about cold water therapy for all those aches and pains from training, so I bought an old whisky/Wine Barrel to convert to an Ice Barrel for dipping.
Anyone else do similar? 
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Lifesaver posting this. Just bought the same barrel but have no idea how to treat it and get it ready for ice dips. Thanks!
No problem, let me know how you get on 👍
Well done folks 👍🏼 The concerned mother was comical ❤️ So relatable 🤣
Thanks for sharing the process, going to be buying one soon!
Thanks mate, good luck with yours
Great video. Looked pretty tidy when you were done! 👍
Typical Dad,Typical Mum lol,great video 😂
Great job mate
Haha 😄 Ollie's breathing
I think he found it cold haha
Hammer and wooden chisel to take the lid off
Thanks for the vid! I have been trying to start this project for ages
Best of luck
@@gingeral recommendations on suppliers? There’s tons!
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@@colinoneil5050 I got mine from a reclamation yard in the Aberbeeg area, but there are loads of places that do them, I have found that in this recent heat wave has created gaps in the wood slats, so I will probably have to get some pool lining for the inside
@@gingeral I think mine will live in the shade at the bottom of the garden (the only place the girlfriend will sign off on it living 😵💫)
@@colinoneil5050 I know that feeling, mine has been relegated to the drive because we had the garden landscaped 🙄
Great video. Just bought one myself. How did you clean the inside of the barrel?
I used a jet washer to clean the inside
Looks amazing, how often to you change the water?
As it happens I changed it this weekend for the first time, haven't used it for 2 months though because of covid - I emptied out half and refilled it and added some chlorine tablets.
Probably do it as a minimum once every two weeks but maybe more often if the water looks like it needs it 🤔
What paint did you use for wood, and the metal , I’ve just got one of these barrels . Thanks pal
Nothing special, wood paint for outdoors and metal paint
Looks great! Two questions. All you did to clean it out was just power wash? Also, you didn’t seal the inside so it doesn’t leak?
Yep just power wash but I also use chlorine tabs, and only small leaks
@@gingeral does it still leak now even after having water in it for so long?
@@bidders77 no, the pressure seals it. Small leaks on filling but not when full
How did it hold up, would you recommend using the oak barrel or would there be less maintenance with plastic?
It’s going strong, I even have a plastic portable one but much prefer the barrel, as long as you look after it and clean it every so often, it should last a while
Just got mine, do you add any tablets to keep the water clean? Thanks.
Yes, I use pool clean tablets
😆😆 Ollie 👏👏
How did you put the tap on? I've never done that before and was hoping for instructions :)
I drilled a hole (10mm I think) and then simply screwed the tap in, you could seal it with mastic if the seal isn't great, but mine was fine and didn't need any
Do you remember where you got the tap I want to make one !
What is the size of the barrell? What is its diameter on the top and widest part?
Great video mate
I've just got myself a barrel too
Quick question, Do you change the water very often?
Or add anything to it to keep it clean.
Thanks again for the idea 👊
I usually change it once every two weeks, I add in pool cleaning tablets I got online, Amazon I think the manufacturer is called Tukon, but I’m sure there are loads that do the same job
@@gingeral thanks very much mate👍
Hi, only had mine a couple of weeks and emptied water once a week, but last 2 days the water has smelt of rotten eggs, do you use chlorine tablets and a dispenser?
I’ve been adding ice to try and keep it under 20 degrees in this heat, but have read several comments on different chats having the same smell problems 😕
Sorry for long questions, any help would be appreciated, thanks
I use chlorine tabs, drop 7 initially then 3 every week, although when the hot weather came I have emptied it to landscape garden and haven’t refilled, gonna refill next week now the garden is done
@@gingeral Thanks for the reply, I’ll give that a go.
Hi. Do you still have the ice barrel? Does the barrel change the water color? I’ve cleaned mine, fit a filter but the water still changes color and still smells of whiskey. I’m thinking of painting the inside with something.
Yeah still smells after several water changes, but I add chlorine tabs so I know it’s clean
Hello m8 . Do you know measurements of the barrel? will be great if you add the link ware from you bought it. Thanks 👍
Around 4fr tall, 3ft wide
Hey mate, great video. I am 6 ft 4, do you think I could fit in comfortably? cheers!
I'm 5,11 and have a fair bit of room so I don't see why not mate
@@gingeral I'm 5'11", could you dip your head under the water, if u squat down?
@@frankeeg83 I’m the same, easy to get fully immersed
I’ve just bought the same barrel at it stinks inside I’ve given it a good scrub at jet wash, and it still stink. Did you use any cleaning products?
I jet washed the inside, filled it up and added chlorine tablets, emptied it after a day then refilled and added mor chlorine tablets, that done the trick
Boring af until around the 9 min mark. Then the Brit’s kick it into Brit gear. Classic! “Ya donkey!” 😂
Thanks, I think 🤔 🤣
Hi bud
Where did you purchase this barrel ?
Cheers
Reclamation yard in Aberbeeg
@@gingeral thanks
Do you have links for the tap and paint you used?
I don't to be honest, I just went to B&Q and picked them up - sorry
Have you had any issues with tap letting water out or is it just my duff tap.
No mate, tap has been fine
@@gingeral
Yeah I’ve realized I’ve fit the wrong tap now. 👍🏻
Hi, I was just wondering how you fitted the tap and what you used?
Ed
Drilled a 10mm hole (I think it was) then screwed the tap in, if it leaks you can use mastic
@@gingeral Thank you for your reply, the barrel I bought has a thickness of 30mm and then I am planning on putting a pond liner inside as its been charcoaled and I don't want this flaking into the water, would you recommend using the same method you did? and was there a tap long enough to fit through to the other side, if so which one did you use, if you remember? sorry for all the questions, just want to get it right.
I used a normal outside tap fitting with the neck around 20mm long, not sure what I would have used if I had pond liner 🤷♂️ maybe some pipe with some snap fitting or solder, not really sure to be honest 🤔
@@gingeral ok, thank you for your help
@@ednash45 good luck, do let us know what you used 👍
Do you have to paint the inside aswell?
I haven’t painted the inside of mine
How tall are you & your Son mate? Looking at doing this myself soon. I'm 5' 11'. Just want to make sure my neck/throat go under
I’m 5,11 he is 6ft
@@gingeral - Cheers matey 👍
How are you getting on with it a year on ?? Cleaning etc ?? I fancy it as I have a pod just now
It’s ace still
I have one and need to add a tap, is it just drill a hole and screw ?
Yeah drill a hole and then seal around the tap with silicone after
Where did you get the barrel from?
I’ve just looked to see if I had their contact details, unfortunately I can’t find it.
I got it from looking online and a reclamation yard around the abertilery area was were I got it
How many Liters is this barrel?
500ltrs
What size is this barrel?
500ltrs
What are the dimensions of this barrel
500 Litre Capacity
Approx dimensions: Height - 1320mm, Belly diameter - 920mm, End diameter - 675mm
Weight: 140kg
Hoping mine doesn't leak lol
You cruel sod getting him to do it
Needed testing 🤣
It's a real shame you ruined the look of that barrel with that fence paint 🤦🏻♂️
It actually looks really good 🤷♂️ I guess it’s subjective
How did you put in the tap 🚰. Just silicone
I didn't use silicone but you can, mine was a tight fit and didn't